Apple TV 4K won't let you download 4K movies

Belinda Weber

Still, it's a free upgrade, so it's hard to complain too much.

As more and more content transitions to 4K, you will be able to see more of your favorite entertainment in stunning 4K.

The remote of the Apple TV also was met with positive feedback due to its simplicity and its versatility in implementing Siri. As this Apple TV 4Ksupport document (discovered by MacRumors) explains, you will not be able to download 4K content directly to your device for offline viewing.

The Apple TV app, one of the default apps included on iPhones and iPads, also syncs with the AppleTV 4K so that you can pick up a show on your mobile device at the same point where you stopped watching it on your television. Movies can be rewatched as many times as you'd like - or can fit in - during the 48-hour window.

The first reviews of the new device, which boasts 32GB of storage for the $179 model and 64GB for $199, are out, and critics say it's flawless for those looking for enhanced picture quality and improved gaming experience. "It has the same A10X Fusion chip as the iPad Pro in it, which means it's as powerful as some laptops". In his review, Engadget's Devindra Hardawar called the Apple TV 4K the set-top box "we've been waiting for", but acknowledged that the device's remote might do little to settle the debate. Ultimately, CNET viewed the new Apple TV as combining "peak picture with a high-end feel nothing else can match, but it costs too much for most people". And even those who want an external set-top box, Roku alternatives are cheaper.

But, because it's Apple, this 4K version has its own particular flair. However, The Verge still considers the device "expensive to gamble" on until Apple can unleash its "untapped potential".

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